Sandoval watches his solo home run in the first inning go over the wall against Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander in Game One of the World Series Wednesday, October 24, 2012 in San Francisco, California. less

Sandoval watches his solo home run in the first inning go over the wall against Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander in Game One of the World Series Wednesday, October 24, 2012 in San Francisco, ... more

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Infielder Pablo Sandoval in action during the MLB spring training game against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Surprise, Arizona.

Infielder Pablo Sandoval in action during the MLB spring training game against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Surprise, Arizona.

Giants' Pablo Sandoval, (48) takes a break during pre-game workouts as the San Francisco Giants prepare to take on the San Diego Padres at Scottsdale Stadium on Tuesday Mar. 12, 2013, in Scottsdale, Az., in Spring Training action. less

Giants' Pablo Sandoval, (48) takes a break during pre-game workouts as the San Francisco Giants prepare to take on the San Diego Padres at Scottsdale Stadium on Tuesday Mar. 12, 2013, in Scottsdale, Az., in ... more

Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval dives for a ground ball by Japan's Seichi Uchikawa in the third inning, as the San Francisco Giants take on the World Baseball Classic team from Japan in an exhibition game on Thursday Mar. 14, 2013, in Scottsdale, Az., in Spring Training action. less

Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval dives for a ground ball by Japan's Seichi Uchikawa in the third inning, as the San Francisco Giants take on the World Baseball Classic team from Japan in an exhibition game ... more